Secrets of a Plant-Based SuperMom

From eyesight improvement, to arthritis, to stomach pain to cholesterol to diabetes . . . you get the point. Next time you need a little inspiration, I've got a rapid fire collection of whole foods, plant-based testimonials of 16 different people and the wide variety of benefits they have experienced!     Visit MyPlantStrongFamily.com for your free quick start guide @MyPlantStrongFamily is on Inst...

Traveling with 5 boys definitely caused some heads to turn and can make for a lot to keep track of WITHOUT trying to keep most of our food choices on the healthy side.  But since you know I am passionate about making healthy food a priority and the way it impacts not just our physical but our mental and emotional well-being as well, I've collected some of my best hacks for keeping food as healthy...

This week marks my 40th birthday. It's been 5 years since our plant-based path began and the more time that goes on the more grateful I am to have found it. It's left me: excited to grow older more in control of my own health with a lot more energy with a great pregnancy and my 5th son with increased mental clarity and emotional resilience with easier cooking!! With all of this I believe the best...

Melanie Fosson was a college athlete when she first discovered she had high cholesterol. Knowing she was young, fit and active, she didn't think too much about it until she was in her 30s and her doctor was strongly recommending she go on statins. That direction didn't sit well with her, she began researching other options and I'm guessing you have a good idea where this story is going . . . Melan...

Nate was up against more than just about anyone I've ever interacted with--his mental and physical health were so bad that he could barely function, his wife wasn't on board with whole food plant based nutrition and even after several years he still hates cooking. But he didn't let any of that keep him stuck and has made a tremendous turn around. If you haven't already, make sure you listen to par...

Nearly all of us have had a time in our lives when prescription or even over the counter drugs brought much needed relief from pain and other intense suffering. Unfortunately though, the sad reality is that sometimes pharmaceuticals come with unwanted and unexpected side effects and even dependencies. This was Nathan Reo's experience with Adderall--during a very dark and difficult time when he was...

I am loving all of our guests, but from time to time I want to interject a WWW episode, which stands for "What's working well" I love sharing the big picture success that a lot of individuals have had by being deliberate about the food they choose, but we all know that when we sit down to make it happen that it can be much easier said than done. I have often wished I could be a fly on the wall of...

If you've ever dealt with digestive discomfort or bathroom issues (who hasn't?) then you know how awkward, uncomfortable and limiting it can be. Digestive issues were the start of our plant-based journey, and I can't believe how many of my guests are quick to talk about the rapid improvement they discovered when they switched to eating whole plant-foods. Cassidy Gundersen has an amazing story, tha...

Have you ever felt confused when trying to find information about a certain health condition? Doctor's visits are often brief, and information available online and in other places can be contradictory and confusing. We experienced this big time in 2015 when we began seeing specialists in an effort to resolve digestive issues my husband had dealt with for years. Almost without fail, the information...

**Please make sure you have the 29 minute version of this episode! If your player says it is less than that, please download it again as the episode did not fully upload the first time. Thank you :) *** As I am watching the sun set on my thirties and have the forties on the horizon, I have become increasingly aware of the way we as a society talk about "getting old." How often do we hear things su...

If you've ever struggled with weight-loss, this episode is a must-listen! After yo-yo dieting for 30 years, Trish stumbled across whole foods plant-based nutrition.  The discovery gave her not only relief from years of extreme dieting, but also helped heal her insulin resistance, taking her A1C from 5.6 to 4.7 in just 2 months by adjusting her eating in a way that will surprise you.  She also shar...

January is a time when we hear a lot about goals, and whether you are someone who is all in on changing everything in 2021, if you've decided you're done with new year's resolutions or if you feel like you've already fallen off the bandwagon for the year, I think you'll find a lot of powerful insights from our guest today.  Lori Jackson is the author of Practicing Progress , a brilliant book about...

Join us for this deep dive on how our thoughts impact our ability to make forward progress and tactics to keep your thoughts from holding you back.  Janeen began eating plant-based 15 years ago and has taught and coached individuals on both the nutrition as well as behavior and habit change.  Show Notes:  MyPlantStrongFamily.com/04 Grab your Minimal Meal Plan: MyPlantStrongFamily.com/quick Which i...

If you're thinking about switching yourself and/or your family to eating a diet comprised of mostly plants, learn from those who have gone before about the best way to make the transition. Are you someone who will thrive by purging your cabinets and making the switch in a weekend? Or are you someone who will have more success transitioning a little more slowly? Also, things you must know to avoid...

You've probably noticed more and more plant-based meat, dairy and other foods popping up at your local store and a lot of restaurant menus. Is plant-based eating just the latest diet fad? While these sometimes highly processed meat and dairy alternatives may be a step in the right direction, mounting science shows that eating mostly whole, plant foods is not only one of the best ways to prevent an...

It can be easy to feel like picky kids (or spouses) will make it impossible to eat leafy greens instead of chicken nuggets. In this episode I share many of the things we did to help our kids adjust their taste buds and be willing to try a wide variety of foods without (too many) power struggles.  Instagram: @myplantstrongfamily Show Notes: http:myplantstrongfamily.com/01 Grab your Minimal Meal Pla...